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News

Emma Krumbee’s Orchard has been in Belle Plane for 43 years.

Longtime Belle Plaine apple orchard closes, sells property to city

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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By KEYC News Now Staff
Emma Krumbee’s Orchard has been in Belle Plane for 43 years.

News

Owatonna wins 2023 Minnesota Retail Community of the Year Award

Owatonna named 2023 Minnesota Retail Community of the Year

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:36 PM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
The award is part of the 2023-24 Minnesota’s Retail Champions program.

Business

Allworth Advice: Amazon launches new shopping feature

Minnesota Attorney General joins coalition suing Amazon

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
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By Hayley Raatsi
They allege the company is a monopolist.

Local

Tremendous Brewing will fill the vacant building after St. Peter city council voted 5-2 in...

Old Fire Hall building sold to Tremendous Brewing

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:54 AM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski
Tremendous Brewing will fill the vacant building after St. Peter city council voted 5-2 in favor of selling the building at 227 Mulberry Street for $300,000.

Minnesota

Severe weather cancels Luke Bryan concert in Eyota

Businesses, Olmsted County Sheriff react to Luke Bryan concert cancellation

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
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By Matt Rineer
Potential vendors not happy, but understanding about the call that was made

Minnesota

Alumacraft announced the layoff of 68 employees at its St. Peter facility.  Alumacraft has been...

Alumacraft announces layoffs at St. Peter facility

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Sofia Martinez
Alumacraft has been in the St. Peter community since the early 1970s.

Local

Costanza’s Pizzeria announced on their Facebook page that their last day of business is this...

Costanza’s Pizzeria closing; three new businesses opening

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT
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By Sofia Martinez
Costanza’s Pizzeria announced on their Facebook page that their last day of business is this Sunday.

Local

To recognize 145 years of community service, a historic event is coming for the organization....

Mankato Salvation Army recognizes 145 years of community service with special event

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:03 PM CDT
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By Hal Senal
To recognize 145 years of community service, a historic event is coming soon for the organization.

Business

According to a release from Blue Earth County, businesses will now be able to dispose of used...

Business Bulb Collection moving to Denco Lighting

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:24 AM CDT
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By KEYC News Now Staff
According to a release from Blue Earth County, businesses will now be able to dispose of used and unwanted bulbs, ballasts, and lamps year-round at Denco Lighting, located at 626 N Riverfront Drive, Mankato.

Local

La Terraza Mexican Grill and Bar in Mankato is closing its doors.

La Terraza Mexican Grill in Mankato to close its doors.

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By Sofia Martinez
La Terraza Mexican Grill and Bar in Mankato is closing its doors. The restaurant on Madison Ave. announced that at the moment, they will only be operating at the New Ulm and Redwood Falls locations.
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Local

New Ulm business leader to speak for SBDC’s ‘Behind the Success’ series

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 8:49 AM CDT
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By Hal Senal
Ted Marti, President of August Schell Brewing Company in New Ulm will share his experiences and the lessons he’s learned throughout his career.

News

Negotiations continue between Hormel Foods and its meatpacking workers

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By Eric Min
Labor union members say last week, Hormel gave them an offer that does not include what they feel are good wages or secure pensions.

Local

SouthPoint Financial Credit Union organizes Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar; Old Main Village to host

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Hal Senal
The purpose and theme of the event is to empower older adults, rather than becoming victims of scams and to provide tips to prevent fraud and identify theft.

Local

Waseca bank collecting donations for Bethlehem Inn

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:55 AM CDT
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By Hal Senal
Keen Bank will be collecting needed items and cash donations between Sept. 5-29 for Bethlehem Inn, a nonprofit organization that’s based out of Waseca, which offers a safe living environment for women and children in transition.

National

3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from US service members

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 3:12 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
In Tuesday's announcement, 3M maintained that the agreement was not an admission of liability.

News

Drummer’s to maintain regular hours after fire

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 1:18 PM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski
Drummer’s Garden Center and Floral in Mankato is maintaining regular business hours after a fire inside the store last week.

Local

North Mankato’s Neutral Groundz coffee shop closes, gift shop to remain open

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski
In a Facebook post this morning, the shop’s owner says ongoing staffing shortages, rising costs and product shortages led to the decision.

Local

12th annual Tee It Up for the Troops underway

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:13 AM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski and Sofia Martinez
The Mankato Golf Club is hosting the 12th annual Tee It Up for the Troops golf tournament. Every year, the event benefits and honors all US military service members and those who have been wounded in battle.

Minnesota

U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack hosts roundtable on Ag investments

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 9:38 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will be traveling to Minnesota for a roundtable discussion, highlighting investments in rural infrastructure for the state and new income strategies for producers.

News

Grand Forks roofer terminated following heat stroke

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Reed Gregory
A North Dakota roofer says he’s been fired after carrying out a roofing job at the demands of his employer, despite extreme temperatures.

Sports

Corporate teams added to Pork Power 5K

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:03 AM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski
Corporate teams will now have the chance to get employees involved by forming teams to walk or run in the opening race.

Minnesota

DEED Labor force grows for 5th straight month

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski
DEED says more than 3,900 people joined the workforce in the month of July, marking the fifth straight month of growth.

Local

VINE awarded grant for implement age-friendly community

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 1:49 PM CDT
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By Hal Senal
VINE Faith In Action was awarded the grant by the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Age-Friendly MN Council, which aims to form collaborative efforts between Mankato and North Mankato, which would create more inclusive communities for older adults

Local

Clubhouse destroyed by fire

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 12:51 PM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski
The St. James Golf Course Clubhouse is now operating out of a temporary location after its building burned down Saturday night.

News

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting police at Rounder’s Bar & Grill

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT
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By Maddie Paul
According to law enforcement, John Morman, 53, was asked to leave Rounders, a bar in downtown Mankato, but he refused. Police say he resisted all warnings and began assaulting one or more officers.

Local

Starbucks opens new North Mankato location

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Maddie Paul
North Mankato’s Starbucks location, on Lor Ray Drive, opened on Fri., Aug. 11.

Minnesota

WSU administrative and service faculty seek to advert impending strike

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Olivia Prondzinski
The Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF) will hold an informational picket at 4:15 p.m. Thursday at Winona State University’s campus for high wages.

Local

Spikin’ In the Street volleyball tournament brings New Ulm businesses, community together

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 6:59 AM CDT
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By Kyla Jackson
The business owners and community leaders of New Ulm dropped 800 tons of sand right in the heart of their downtown area, so community members could enjoy a full day of volleyball.

Minnesota

Minnesota maintains AAA bond ratings from credit rating agencies

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
According to Gov. Walz, this is the second year in a row the state has received top bond ratings from all three major rating agencies.

Local

Suspected marijuana plants seized; company partner says seizure was unlawful

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 6:21 AM CDT
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By Nick Beck
Police in Faribault claim a local tobacco store was in violation of Minnesota’s new marijuana statutes when 22 plants were seized late Tuesday afternoon.

Local

Suspected marijuana plants seized; owner says seizure was unlawful

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By Nick Beck
Police in Faribault claim a local tobacco store was in violation of Minnesota’s new marijuana statutes when 22 plants were seized late Tuesday afternoon.

Local

Volk Transfer celebrates 75 years at Ribfest

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
The Mankato-based company Volk Transfer will be celebrating its 75th anniversary as it helps deliver RibFest at Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Old Town Mankato this weekend.

Minnesota

Registration open for business selling hemp-derived products

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis law requires retailers and manufacturers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to register with the State by Oct. 1.

Local

Workers from Dotson Iron Castings: Strike continues

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM CDT
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By Sofia Martinez
On Tuesday, union leaders from USW 142B were planning on meeting with MPS to hopefully reach an agreement.

Local

LIVE: Workers on strike await word from Dotson

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 1:08 PM CDT
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By Sofia Martinez and Sean Morawczynski
Around 80 workers from Dotson Iron Castings, which was recently bought by MacLean Power System, continue to strike. Today Union leaders from USW 142B try meeting with MPS to hopefully reach an agreement.

Local

Entrepreneurs continue revitalizing empty Big Box stores, malls

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:54 AM CDT
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By Nick Beck
Some of these vacant businesses in the Mankato are getting a makeover: revitalized and revamped for community use. After all, for some individuals, an empty building is merely just an empty slate.

Minnesota

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison among 23 in opposition to 3M settlement

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
3M agreed to a settlement for allegations of contaminating the country’s drinking water supply, but not everyone is on board.

Minnesota

‘This isn’t right:’ Frost River owner confident Lucasfilm misused product, sues company

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Natalie Hoepner
A local company based in the Lincoln Park neighborhood is suing a big filmmaker, after they claim one of their bags appeared in the new Indiana Jones film.

Business

‘Pond on Madison’ has something for everyone

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 7:58 AM CDT
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By Jackson Jirik
The original idea of “Pond on Madison” was built on the hopes of bringing a little something to everyone in Mankato.

Minnesota

Gov. Walz announces multi-agency partnership expanding state’s outdoor rec industry

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 2:05 PM CDT
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By Hal Senal
With a new, first-of-its-kind partnership between government agencies, Gov. Walz announced that Minnesota’s $10 billion outdoor recreation industry is about to get bigger.

Local

Steelworkers strike for safety at Dotson

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 1:18 PM CDT
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By Sofia Martinez and Tony Peregrin
Representatives say workers are striking for a safer work environment, a better work-life balance, additional training and a more inclusive onboarding process.

Food

Kemps to donate more than 800K milk cartons to Midwest food banks

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 8:44 AM CDT
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By KTTC Staff
Locally in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, more than 45,000 people are facing food insecurity every day, including more than 15,000 children.

Local

Ice bucket challenge to benefit Greater Mankato Area United Way

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 9:33 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
On Wednesday, the North Mankato-based printing company Navitor will be hosting an ice bucket challenge to benefit Greater Mankato Area United Way.

Minnesota

Gov. Walz kicks off statewide workforce tour

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 6:36 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
MN Gov. Tim Walz will be spending a day in the life with professionals across high-demand careers in the state.

Minnesota

MN Dept. of Revenue turns 50

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By Hal Senal
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has hit a major milestone.

Minnesota

Lt. Gov. Flanagan to make appearance at workplace development program

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 8:15 AM CDT
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By KEYC News Now Staff
The event will be held on Thurs., July 13, and will highlight some recently announced Youth at Work investments at a workforce development and job-skills training program.

Minnesota

Minnesota ranked as a top state for businesses

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By Miranda Johnson
Minnesota’s ranking is based on 86 key indicators in 10 categories of competitiveness, including workforce, infrastructure, economy, health, and business friendliness.

Minnesota

One million dollars gifted to The Hormel Institute for food science research

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Eric Min
This is to further research the connection between food and disease prevention.

Local

Demolition starts for former Dutler’s Bowling Alley

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By Sofia Martinez
After years of vacancy, wrecking crews kicked off the demolition of the former Dutler’s Bowling Alley and Vintage Mall along Highway 169 in Mankato.

Local

Demolition starts for former Dutler’s Bowl

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 12:34 PM CDT
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By Sean Morawczynski
Along Highway 169 in Mankato, the Dutler’s building opened its doors back in 1965.
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